Asian Institute of Technology Office of Human Resources Services Gender Pay Equity Report 2024 1. Executive Summary The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) is committed to ensuring fair and equitable employment practices. The Institute’s remuneration system is designed to attract and retain high-performing staff by rewarding performance based on merit, responsibility, and contribution, not on gender or personal characteristics. Salary structures are benchmarked against comparable organizations, reviewed annually, and subject to transparent policies for promotion, reclassification, and merit increases Key findings on gender pay equity •
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Applied uniform salary scales (Annex 1 of the Institute P&Ps on Employment of Faculty / Staff: General Work Regulations, PA-1-1-1 / PA-1-3-3; issued since 1 July 2003, revised on 18 May 2023) and defined merit-based criteria for all employees. Standardized promotion, reclassification, and performance appraisal systems to prevent bias. Provided equal access to benefits such as parental leave (maternity, partner, and adoption leave) and education assistance for dependents, regardless of gender.
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Annual review of salary structure and Cost of Living Adjustments (CoLA) to ensure fair compensation across roles Merit-based salary increases and promotions tied to performance appraisals and unit achievements Standardized parental leave policies supporting both women and men in caregiving roles Ongoing oversight by the Office of Human Resources Services (OHRS) to maintain consistency and transparency in pay and benefits administration
2. Introduction and Policy Context The Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) upholds the principle of equal pay for work of equal value, as outlined in its personnel policies (PA-1-1-1 / PA-1-3-3). This policy establishes a transparent, merit-based remuneration system that rewards employees according to their qualifications, responsibilities, and performance, without discrimination based on gender, nationality, or other personal characteristics. AIT’s pay structure and employment policies are aligned with local and international labor standards, promoting fair and inclusive compensation for all. The Institute benchmarks its salary scales against comparable international institutions and conducts regular reviews of its base salary and Cost of Living Adjustments (CoLA) to ensure fairness and competitiveness.
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